Bethany Congregational Church · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, West Terre Haute is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
West Terre Haute trails Indiana on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Terre Haute. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Terre Haute
Dental care lags in West Terre Haute
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 27.4% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
West Terre Haute is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, West Terre Haute is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in West Terre Haute
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, West Terre Haute runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside West Terre Haute’s likely range.
What’s behind West Terre Haute’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Terre Haute is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 21% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). West Terre Haute’s median household income is $53,676; among the 7,014 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Terre Haute adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 West Terre Haute adults…
West Terre Haute runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Terre Haute
1 community health center in West Terre Haute, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of West Terre Haute; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How West Terre Haute adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Terre Haute runs above Indiana.
4 in 10 West Terre Haute adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of West Terre Haute adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
West Terre Haute and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Terre Haute | D | 43.5% | 14.9% | 24.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Terre Haute adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Terre Haute
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Terre Haute is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside West Terre Haute’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Terre Haute | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.6%24.1–33.5 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.5–20.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.2%19.5–25.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%37–50.1 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%12.9–17.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%35.2–43.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.3–44.5 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%28.9–35.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.3–14.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.2–8.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.5%10.6–14.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.4%22.9–31.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.1%20–28.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%25.2–35.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%34.5–45.8 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%8.5–14.7 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74–81 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.5%44.9–52.1 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.4%78.4–84.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.1–79.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%54.8–64.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%64.1–78.9 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.3%25.5–33.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%31.6–41.8 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%20.9–28.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%17.3–25.7 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.4–17.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.4–12.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9–12.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%11.4–17.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%33.7–44.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%15.9–21.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21%17.7–24.5 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%5.9–8 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.1–14.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.6–6.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in West Terre Haute
Is West Terre Haute a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Terre Haute is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Terre Haute?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 37% and 50.1%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Terre Haute?
Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, 3.8 miles in a straight line from West Terre Haute’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Terre Haute have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–14.7%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in West Terre Haute more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Terre Haute.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.